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Greece - Konitsa bridge

The Konitsa or Aoos bridge was built (although it looks older) by architect and stone-master Zioga Frontzou. The work started in 1823 and was finished in 1870. The single arch has a width of 40 meters and a height of 20 meters and is one of the biggest stone bridges in the Balkan. It’s not only the bridge, but also the location with the Aoos river flowing under the arch and an incredible view into the canyon with the natural beauty of the green mountains of the Vikos - Aoos National Park in the background.

Konitsa bridge is built on the place where the Aoos is narrowing with also some good rocks on both sides of the river. Therefore an one and only arch of big radius could steadily cover the distance, avoiding bigger and more expensive constructions.

When the Turks left Konitsa in 1913 they tried to blow the bridge, but they did not succeed.

Under the arch hangs a little bell, which warned crossing local people for strong winds. The bell was lost, but replaced in 1975.
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72 comments

Annemarie said:

wonderful.......
5 years ago ( translate )

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

Un Pont magnifiquement intégré au paysage naturel.... Superbe !!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 years ago ( translate )

Simone Maurel said:

so beautiful landscape
5 years ago ( translate )

Christo Iliev said:

Bel Endroit !!
5 years ago ( translate )

Karp Panta said:

Bien visto !!!
5 years ago ( translate )

Marie-claire Gallet said:

WOW, what a fantastic and beautiful place. So green !!! Thank you for sharing the story of this historical bridge, Jaap ! Have a nice week !
5 years ago

David G Johnson said:

A splendid photo'.. Jaap... and the 'pips'.... like your recent 'frosty' banner too.....
Keep well... and best wishes from David J'.... UK.
5 years ago

Max Wenger said:

C'est un endroit magnifique. J'ai passé il y a des années. Bonne fêtes Jaap
5 years ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Stunning old bridge in beautiful nature !
Have a nice week
5 years ago ( translate )

J.Garcia said:

Very beautiful and surprising images in a verdant landscape, in Greece that by nature is dry

Thanks for sharing and also for your very interesting note, Jaap

Have a nice week, ahead!
5 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen replied to J.Garcia:

The northwest of Greece is VERY green and mountainous.
5 years ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

Great series!*******
5 years ago ( translate )

Hansruedi Voegele said:

Sehr schöne Aufnahme !Sehr schöne PIP.

Danke schön für die Ausführliche Erklärung!
Grus Hansruedi
5 years ago ( translate )

Thorsten said:

Mir gefällt die Perspektive des zweiten PiP sehr gut!
5 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

An interesting place. I've been often in Greece but never there ! Thanks for showing, Jaap !
5 years ago ( translate )